SEC rejects NYDIG, Global X spot Bitcoin ETF proposals

SEC’s latest move adds to a string of others seen over the years, with…

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Korean Cryptocurrency Market Hinges on US Bitcoin ETF Decision

According to the Korea Herald, the U. S. Bitcoin ETF decision will shape the mood of the cryptocurrency market in the country. The All-Important Bitcoin ETF Decision It isn’t only the likes of SolidX, VanEck, and the flurry of other Bitcoin ETF proposals that are waiting in anticipation for April 5, the date scheduled for the SEC to reach a decision on whether to allow them or not.

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The SEC Is Now Reviewing 2 Bitcoin ETF Proposals

There are two bitcoin ETFs under review by the SEC, after the VanEck/SolidX proposal was published in the Federal Register Wednesday.

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SEC to Review NYSE Arca Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Proposal

Yet another journey to launch a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has begun. According to a published notice, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has begun reviewing a proposed rule change for a bitcoin ETF filed by NYSE Arca and Bitwise.

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SEC Commissioner Jackson is ‘Hopeful’ a Bitcoin ETF Proposal Will be Approved ‘Eventually’

The concept of the Bitcoin ETF has been mulling around the minds of investors and the SEC over the last year, with multiple companies submitting their proposals to make it happen. VanEck even got close but pulled their application at the last minute as the government shutdown made them apprehensive in their former certainty of […]

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CBOE Resubmits Their Bitcoin ETF Proposal Yet Again to the US SEC

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has denied countless Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposals from numerous financial institutions. Each… The post CBOE Resubmits Their Bitcoin ETF Proposal Yet Again to the US SEC appeared first on Invest In Blockchain.

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Can Bitcoin ETNs Unlock Mass Adoption?

With most bitcoin ETF proposals out of the picture and the SEC on forced hiatus, the institutional adoption of BTC and other cryptocurrencies has been put on hold. But why is that the case? Back in January 2017, the launch of bitcoin futures by Cboe (Chicago Board of Exchanges) and CME (Chicago Mercantile Exchange), seemed […] The post Can Bitcoin ETNs Unlock Mass Adoption? appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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When Bitcoin ETF? Not Any Time Soon, But Maybe by 2020

There are no bitcoin ETF proposals currently sitting before the SEC, but one may still be approved before 2020.

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Cboe Pulls Its Proposal for SolidX/VanEck Bitcoin ETF

The Chicago Board of Exchange (Cboe) is pulling the plug on the SolidX and VanEck bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF) proposal, adding another twist to a regulatory saga that can’t seem to find an ending.

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Bitwise Asset Management Says 2019 Will Be the Year for a Bitcoin ETF As It Files New Application

Bitwise Asset Management announced on January 10 that it is seeking to launch a physically held Bitcoin ETF and for this purpose, it has filed an initial registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities Exchange and Commission (SEC).

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Bitwise Asset Management Proposes a New Bitcoin ETF Addressing Latest SEC Regulatory Issues

A new Bitcoin (BTC) ETF proposal has been made by the crypto startup Bitwise Asset Management. The main intention is to offer a new crypto ETF that solves and addresses the concerns that the SEC had with previous proposals.

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VanEck, Cboe and SolidX Meet With SEC to Discuss a Bitcoin ETF

Having met the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in August 2018, officials of VanEck, SolidX and Cboe BZX Exchange have met with the Commission again, in the latest attempt to convince the regulator to approve the nation's first bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to an official presentation submitted to the SEC.

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Bitcoin ETF Companies VanEck, SolidX And Cboe Just Met With The SEC To Petition For Approval

Bitcoin ETF Companies Just Met With The SEC To Petition For Approval Representatives of multiple bitcoin ETF proposals met with the Securities and Exchange Commission this past week to petition for approval.

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BTC/USD Price Analysis: SEC Commissioner Comment on Bitcoin ETF

Latest Bitcoin News At spot prices, Bitcoin and the altcoin market need a catalyst, something that investors have been waiting for. And from the look of things, the SEC approving any of the nine Bitcoin ETF proposals mean indirect regulation of the space and the automatic entry of institutions as well as other high net-worth.

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Op Ed: SEC’s Latest Declaration Creates Legal Minefield for Digital Assets

On November 16, 2018, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a public statement clarifying its intent to regulate activities involving the issuance and trading of digital assets.

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VanEck Shares Bitcoin ETF Approval Benefits Regarding Billions Waiting to Enter Crypto Market

One of the most awaited happenings of 2018 in the crypto community is a decision on an ETF application. The SEC, of course, has its concerns. Thus far, the commission has declined 9 proposals, mainly due to the fact that ETFs can be subject to manipulation. VackEck, who submitted his own ETF proposal to the […]

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BTC/USD Price Analysis: Fate of Nine Bitcoin ETFs to Be Decided After Today

Encouragingly, the market is bullish and Bitcoin is up printing a three-bar reversal pattern as participants reject lower lows. We expect the recovery to continue this week as the SEC is set to announce the fate of nine Bitcoin ETF as the commenting period concludes today.

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SEC Opens the Door for Public Comments on Nine Bitcoin ETF Proposals

Interested parties have until October 26 to submit their statements in favor or against the crypto ETF applications, the SEC has announced.

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Op Ed: Why Is There So Much Talk About a Bitcoin ETF?

An exchange-traded bitcoin fund (ETF) would signal greater acceptance of bitcoin as a mainstreet investment, while also making it much easier for both institutional and retail investors to get involved.

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Positive Signs Looms as SEC Plans to Review Nine Bitcoin ETF Applications by October 26

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the United States which has rejected many ETF proposals this year has announced that it will review nine applications by the end of October. According to SEC, during this time, nine ETFs proposed by three different applicants will be reviewed.

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SEC Asks for Additional Comment on Rejected Bitcoin ETFs

The SEC is asking for further comment on nine different bitcoin exchange-traded fund rule change proposals currently under review. 

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U.S. SEC Suspends Trading for Two Swedish-Based Crypto ETNs

Two securities, one that tracks bitcoin and another that tracks the cryptocurrency ether, have been temporarily halted by a U. S. regulatory watchdog due to investor confusion.

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Coinbase Is Considering a Cryptocurrency ETF

Despite the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rejecting and delaying applications of several promising ETF proposals, Coinbase has its eyes set on launching an exchange-traded fund (ETF). The largest crypto exchange in the US is talking to BlackRock executives to get help with the product, as reported by Business Insider.

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Abra CEO Blames Biased SEC Process for Bitcoin ETF Rejection

Bitcoin (BTC), Exchange-Traded Fund—While the crypto markets exhibit continued price volatility, the industry focus remains on how the U. S. Securities & Exchange Commission will handle Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds going forward.

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ETF Applications Don’t Fit the SEC Archetype: Abra CEO

The year began with hopes that cryptocurrency ETFs will be listed on prominent exchanges and help more investors dive into the market. However, ever since two proposals from the Winklevoss twins were rejected, the investors have been waiting anxiously for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve another proposal.

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Exec Says Bitcoin ETF Proposals Need to Fit the SEC’s Mold

Bitcoin ETF proposals are being shot down left and right. One industry insider claims that applicants need to focus on matching the SEC’s tastes and preferences. Bill Barhydt, the top executive of Abra, a Bitcoin start-up, spoke with CNBC‘s Squawk Box Europe on Tuesday.

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SEC Rejects 9 ETF Proposals From Direxion, ProShares and GraniteShares

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission has rejected applications from three applicants for nine Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The agency disapproved five leveraged and inverse ETFs from Direxion, one from GraniteShares, and another two from ProShares which would have tracked Bitcoin futures contracts.

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WSJ Crypto Reporter: The SEC’s Bitcoin ETF Concerns Are Valid

Last week, a metaphorical sword was stabbed through the hearts of crypto investors, as the SEC announced that it would be denying nine Bitcoin-backed ETF proposals from ProShares, Direxion, and GraniteShares.

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Weighing the Bitcoin ETF SEC Approval Debate

The SEC disapproved several bitcoin ETF proposals last Wednesday. Two of them belonged to ProShares and would track bitcoin futures contracts, and five were inverse and leveraged products from Direxion.

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True Crypto Adoption: SEC Bitcoin ETF Denials to be Re-Reviewed, a Deeper Meaning and Signaling?

It's been a very interesting couple of days that clash somewhat with the otherwise demoralizing couple of months. The last few days have seen a number of Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) that were otherwise banking on a quick green light for their proposals by the Securities and Exchange Commission. On August 22nd, the SEC […]

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Rejecting The Bitcoin ETF’s Is A Good Thing In The Long Run Says Expert

Whilst it seems frustrating that the SEC keep rejecting these Bitcoin ETF proposals as its pulling the markets down, we need to see this as a part of a bigger picture. Overall, it’s not entirely a bad thing as perhaps the SECs decisions are evidence that the markets aren’t ready for a Bitcoin ETF yet anyway.

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Brian Kelly: A Bitcoin ETF Could Spark A “Nice Rally”

The seemingly never-ending Bitcoin ETF saga has continued, with a recent regulatory development recently sparking discussion within the cryptosphere. The Bitcoin ETF Debacle Continues As reported by NewsBTC, on August 22nd, the SEC came out to issue orders of denial for nine ETF proposals from ProShares, Direxion, and GraniteShares.

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SEC Reviewing Bitcoin ETF Rejections

Earlier this week, it was reported that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) turned down nine Bitcoin ETF proposals. The proposals came from three groups: Proshares, GraniteShares, and Direxion.

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SEC Will Review Wednesday Decision to Reject BTC-ETF Proposals

The SEC has decided to review yesterday’s orders denying approval of numerous Bitcoin exchange traded funds. Is There a Light at the End of the Tunnel? In what is sure to be surprising news for all, the U.

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Bitcoin ETF Rejections Under ‘Review’ by SEC

Yesterday, nine Bitcoin ETF rejections were issued by the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission. In a possible change of heart, the SEC has placed the Bitcoin ETF denials under review. Bitcoin ETFs Still on the Horizon The U.

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Breaking: SEC Is Reviewing The Nine Bitcoin-Backed ETF Denials

The Bitcoin and crypto-backed ETF saga has continued, with the SEC recently revealing that it would be reconsidering nine proposals that were denied on August 23rd. As reported by Ethereum World News, nine ETF applications from ProShares, Direxion, and GraniteShares were rejected yesterday in a triple-blow to the stomachs of crypto investors, with the SEC citing […] The post Breaking: SEC Is Reviewing The Nine Bitcoin-Backed ETF Denials appeared first on Ethereum World News.

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Not a Done Deal: U.S. SEC “Will Review” Most Recent ETF Decisions

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission will reevaluate its recent round of bitcoin ETF rejections. This Wednesday, August 22, 2018, the SEC denied 9 ETF proposals from ProShares, GraniteShares and Direxion in three separate orders.

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SEC ETF Rejections Cause Minor Turbulence, Crypto Companies Weren't Enthusiastic

Bitcoin markets experience minor turbulence as the SEC rejects nine ETF proposals that were put forth by three companies.

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[UPDATED] SEC Rejects ETF Proposals From Three Companies

ProShares, Direxion, and GraniteShares were all denied for the same reason.

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U.S. SEC Denies Nine More Bitcoin ETFs

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) just put nine more bitcoin exchange traded funds (ETFs) on the chopping block. In three separate orders issued on August 22, 2018, the agency nixed the proposals and contingent rule changes for ETF filings submitted by ProShares, GraniteShares and Direxion.

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Bitcoin ETF Denials May Have a Silver Lining – Does Bullish Cboe News Await?

A Bitcoin ETF’s road to SEC approval may be harder than many anticipated. After rejecting the Winklevoss’ ETF proposals twice and delaying decisions, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rejected nine ETF proposals on Wednesday, Aug 22.

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Bitcoin ETF: SEC Issues Three Orders Rejecting Nine Proposals

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rejected a total of nine Bitcoin ETF proposals. The decision, while unsurprising, will undoubtedly come as another blow to proponents who argue that the market is ripe for a BTC ETF.

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Another Predictable Crypto Market Dump Drops $14 Billion

FOMO Moments More big declines today; Stellar, VeChain and Iota losing a lot, Bitcoin Diamond the only winner. A predictable market dump has occurred following the US SEC’s decision to deny nine further Bitcoin ETF proposals.

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US SEC Rules Against Nine Bitcoin ETF Proposals, Coin Prices Drop

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has rejected applications filed by ProShares, Direxion and GraniteShares.

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Crypto Market Stumbles As SEC Denies 9 Bitcoin-Backed ETF Proposals

Bitcoin-backed ETFs remain a hot topic in the cryptosphere, with the SEC recently revealing that it had denied an amassment of ETF proposals for the umpteenth time. The Sky Is Falling. The Sky Is Falling.

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Another Day, Another ETF Denial: SEC Rejects 7 Bitcoin ETF Proposals

Retail investors have long awaited a Bitcoin ETF to draw in an influx of new institutional capital. On Aug. 22, the SEC denied seven Bitcoin ETF proposals from ProShares and Direxion. This article was co-authored by Avi Felman and Jonathan Kim.

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SEC Rejects 9 Bitcoin ETF Proposals

The SEC has issued rejections to bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETFs) proposals from ProShares, GraniteShares and Direxion.

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U.S. Investors Can Now Buy a Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Note

American investors can now invest in bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) through an Exchange-Traded Note (ETN) called Bitcoin Tracker One on the Nasdaq Stockholm Exchange in Sweden, per a Bloomberg report.

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The Philippines Proposes All ICOs Be Classified As Securities

Countries all over the world are either already regulating cryptocurrencies or are in the works of it. As for the Philippines, the national watchdog-SEC-is in the works of it. On Thursday this government agency released what they propose to be the new set of rules that will govern ICOs.

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